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Italy allows individuals and small non-fallible businesses to wipe out or heavily cut debts using esdebitazione procedures under the Codice della crisi d'impresa e dell'insolvenza (CCII), often still called the...
Chapter 7 gives a near-total discharge of most unsecured debt, but you must pass a "means test" that compares your household income to your state's median income for your family...
How to Verify Debt and Stop Harassment in Australia
Nov 15, 2025Debt collectors in Australia must follow the ACCC-ASIC Debt collection guideline, the Australian Consumer Law, the ASIC Act, the National Credit Code and the Privacy Act. Harassment, coercion and misleading...
Harassment by debt collectors is illegal in Singapore. You can apply for an Expedited Protection Order under the Protection from Harassment Act to stop it quickly. Always verify the debt...
In Greece, debt collectors must follow Law 3758/2009: calls only Monday-Friday 09:00-20:00, not on weekends or holidays, no more than one contact every two days, and no contact for 10...
In Ireland, regulated lenders and their agents must follow the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Code and, for mortgages, the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. Harassment, misleading statements, and excessive...
In the UAE, banks and their collection agents must follow Central Bank Consumer Protection rules that prohibit harassment, threats, and disclosure of your debt to third parties without a legal...
You have strong, province-specific rights that limit when and how collectors can contact you, require them to prove the debt in writing, and allow you to demand they stop contacting...
You can demand proof of the debt, the collector’s authority, and a full breakdown before you pay. Do not acknowledge the debt or make part-payments until you verify it. Harassment...
- Debt collectors must follow FCA rules. You can set contact limits, insist on writing only, and complain if they ignore this. Aggressive or frequent contact can be harassment under...
You have strong federal rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and CFPB Regulation F. Collectors cannot harass you, must send a validation notice, and must stop collecting...
You have the right to ask any collector to verify the debt in writing before you pay. Send disputes and validation requests quickly, ideally within the first notice period in...
Understanding the UAE's New Bankruptcy Law
Oct 30, 2025Table of ContentsIntroduction: Demystifying the New LawA Paradigm Shift in UAE Insolvency LawThe Core Objective of the New LegislationWho Does the New Law Apply To? Navigating JurisdictionsOnshore vs. Financial Free...
In today's challenging economic climate, many businesses in Turkey find themselves struggling with commercial debt. Whether your company is dealing with business loans, trade liabilities, or other financial obligations, understanding...
Options For Managing Debt in Saudi Arabia
Oct 30, 2025While expanding credit is usually a crucial component of development, any company conducting business in the competitive Saudi Arabian market must first properly manage its receivables. Commercial defaults and unpaid...
As legal professionals, advising clients on debt matters or engaging third parties for recovery requires navigating a complex landscape. Concerns surrounding the methods and effectiveness of debt collection agencies in...
For individuals and families navigating the legal system, it may seem challenging. Whether your concerns are with a landlord-tenant conflict, divorce is on your mind, or you want to know...
How to File for Bankruptcy in Thailand
Oct 30, 2025The economic landscape of Thailand has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, with the 1997 Asian financial crisis leaving an indelible mark on the country's financial...